Mandatory arbitration process unveiled for commercial rent arrears
The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for arbitration to handle pandemic-related commercial rent arrears, with a code of conduct that effectively sets the standard...
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Guide to your rights as a student tenant
If you are renting accommodation as a student, you should fully understand your rights - and your obligations. When things go wrong in your flat...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionWhy grey matter still counts when it comes to patenting...
Each day brings new milestones in the achievements of Artificial Intelligence; many in response to the health and economic challenges of the past two years. ...
Nigel Maud
Partner, Commercial & Corporate, COLPWhat counts as bullying in the workplace?
Experiencing unfair treatment in the workplace can be distressing and can have an impact on your life both in and out of work. You may...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorFireworks, bonfires and the law
If you are considering an at-home fireworks display or perhaps a bonfire, you need to be sure that you do not fall foul of the...
Elizabeth Larkin
Marketing ManagerWhy digital nomads can be a headache for employers
The easing of overseas travel restrictions is posing an unexpected headache for employers, who need to be on the look-out for potential digital nomads in...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorA royal lesson in keeping things under your hat
A judicial decision has seen the late Duke of Edinburgh’s will sealed for 90 years, and the value of the estate excluded from the grant...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionCan I make a claim for an accident abroad?
If you have suffered an injury because of an accident abroad, you may be able to bring a claim for compensation. Many people are left...
Gerard Sanders
Partner, Head of Personal Injury & Clinical NegligenceWhat is Alternative Dispute Resolution and why is it important?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is exactly what it says on the tin- it’s an alternative way to attempt to resolve a dispute. If you haven’t...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionLeaving gifts to charity in your will
The International Day of Charity takes place annually in September, but did you know that one of the best ways to support a charity is...
